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Building Trust, Improving Access: Increasing Childhood Vaccination Uptake Across Northern England
Childhood vaccination uptake across parts of Northern England remains below national targets, due to factors such as * Misinformation and lack of trust, * Cultural barriers and in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. This proposal outlines a scalable, community-driven intervention designed to:Increase awareness and understanding of NHS childhood vaccinations, address vaccine hesitancy through trusted engagement, Improve accessibility and convenience for families Led by H.E.A.L (Henrie Empowerment for Awareness and Life) CIC this programme combines community outreach, targeted communications, and partnership working to deliver measurable improvements in uptake over a five-year period.
Children in nursery/primary school will benefit from higher vaccination rates, reducing preventable illness and health inequalities. Scalable outreach and trusted community engagement ensure more children are protected
Parents, carers,adults will be made aware of the importance of NHS vaccinations thus improving parental awareness and confidence in NHS vaccination programmes, 3. Strengthen partnerships between healthcare providers, schools, and community
Children: 5,000–7,000 Total individuals : 25,000–40,000
Total reach (including digital): 1000–1400 children annually
total reach (digital tooParents/carers: 1800-2,500 per year
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | needed to fund Community Engagement & Outreach, targeted Educational Campaigns, Behavioural Nudges & Incentives | £10,000 yearly for 5 years | Flexible | Boost child vaccination rates, build parent trust, strengthen partnerships, and create a sustainable engagement model. |
| VOLUNTEERING | Volunteers act as community champions, extending reach, building trust, and delivering cost-effective local engagement. | 10-15 | Flexible | Volunteers act as community champions, extending reach, building trust, and delivering cost-effective local engagement. |
Vaccination uptake data in collaboration with NHS partners Attendance at events&engagement metrics community feedback
We plan to work jointly with NHS trust in the area
We plan to work jointly with NHS trust in the area
work with community groups in the area who act as gatekeepers
work with local community groups to ensure the smooth running and success of the project